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ORANGE COUNTY <br />BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS <br />ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT <br />Meeting Date: May 20, 2008 <br />Action Agenda <br />Item No. ~~ <br />SUBJECT: Approval of Continuation of Contract with OPC <br />DEPARTMENT: Social Services PUBLIC HEARING: (Y/N) No <br />ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT: <br />OPC Contract with Attachments Nancy Coston, 245-2800 <br />PURPOSE: To consider continuation of a contract with Orange-Person-Chatham LME for a <br />part-time liaison to assist clients of Social Services to access needed mental health services. <br />BACKGROUND: During the community discussion that occurred after the closure of Sheaffer <br />House, it was recommended that a liaison on site at Social Services could expedite the access <br />for needed services. This was particularly crucial with the privatization of many mental health <br />services. The Board of Commissioners approved this contract during November 2005, utilizing <br />some of the funds previously provided to Sheaffer House. The liaison is now in place and has <br />been serving Social Services for two years. This position has been able to help families to <br />receive services more quickly. In the first half of Fiscal Year 2007-2008, the liaison provided <br />consultation on 42 cases, assisted in 6 child placements, and enabled 3 children to access <br />mental health rapid response beds when a foster home placement was not suitable. <br />This contract has been approved by the Social Services Board and will continue to provide one- <br />person halftime to assist Social Services. <br />FINANCIAL IMPACT: The contract is expected to cost $31,443 during Fiscal Year 2008-2009. <br />There is no change from last year in the contract amount. <br />RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board approve the contract <br />renewal between Social Services and OPC and authorize the Chair to sign the contract <br />contingent upon the approval of the FY 2008-09 Budget. <br />